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Delhi worry: Anti-India current, will violence derail February polls?, Pg3
India concerned as Bangladesh faces political turmoil, attacks on media, and threats to Indian missions before February elections.
Delhi worry: Anti-India current, will violence derail February polls?, Pg3
India concerned as Bangladesh faces political turmoil, attacks on media, and threats to Indian missions before February elections.
A tale of two cities: Delhi govt schools choke, private classrooms set up air filters, Pg3
Delhi government to install air purifiers in 10,000 classrooms amid concerns over air quality and policy failures.
A tale of two cities: Delhi govt schools choke, private classrooms set up air filters, Pg3
Delhi government to install air purifiers in 10,000 classrooms amid concerns over air quality and policy failures.
11111111111 as account number, shut center's, same photos: CAG on gaps in skills scheme, Pg3
CAG reveals irregularities in PMKVY scheme implementation, including fake accounts and training centers, alongside railway signalling failures impacting safety.
11111111111 as account number, shut center's, same photos: CAG on gaps in skills scheme, Pg3
CAG reveals irregularities in PMKVY scheme implementation, including fake accounts and training centers, alongside railway signalling failures impacting safety.
Forest land can't be leased or used for agriculture without Centre's nod: SC, Pg4
Supreme Court reaffirms that forest land cannot be leased or used for agriculture without Central Government approval, reinforcing Forest Conservation Act.
Forest land can't be leased or used for agriculture without Centre's nod: SC, Pg4
Supreme Court reaffirms that forest land cannot be leased or used for agriculture without Central Government approval, reinforcing Forest Conservation Act.
Winter Session ends: LS sees 111% productivity, RS 121%, Pg8
Parliament's Winter Session concludes with high productivity; key bills passed amidst debates and disruptions over VB-G RAM G Bill.
Winter Session ends: LS sees 111% productivity, RS 121%, Pg8
Parliament's Winter Session concludes with high productivity; key bills passed amidst debates and disruptions over VB-G RAM G Bill.
Sessions court cannot order jail term for ‘rest of natural life without remission’, says SC, Pg9
Supreme Court clarifies Sessions Courts lack authority to impose life sentences without remission, upholding constitutional power of remission.
Sessions court cannot order jail term for ‘rest of natural life without remission’, says SC, Pg9
Supreme Court clarifies Sessions Courts lack authority to impose life sentences without remission, upholding constitutional power of remission.
Communication satellite of US firm to be launched by ISRO on December 24, Pg12
ISRO's LVM3 to launch US firm AST SpaceMobile's 'BlueBird Block-2' communication satellite on December 24 from Sriharikota.
Communication satellite of US firm to be launched by ISRO on December 24, Pg12
ISRO's LVM3 to launch US firm AST SpaceMobile's 'BlueBird Block-2' communication satellite on December 24 from Sriharikota.
The right to love and live as you please, Pg14
Allahabad HC upholds live-in relationships, prioritizing individual liberty over social norms amidst rising state intrusion on personal freedom.
The right to love and live as you please, Pg14
Allahabad HC upholds live-in relationships, prioritizing individual liberty over social norms amidst rising state intrusion on personal freedom.
Three countries, one new story, Pg14
PM Modi's three-nation tour strengthens India's strategic presence amidst shifting geopolitics in Middle East and Horn of Africa.
Three countries, one new story, Pg14
PM Modi's three-nation tour strengthens India's strategic presence amidst shifting geopolitics in Middle East and Horn of Africa.
New job law is not a retreat from social protection. It aims to reform, Pg14
Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill guarantees 125 days of wage employment, strengthens accountability, and addresses MGNREGA deficiencies.
New job law is not a retreat from social protection. It aims to reform, Pg14
Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill guarantees 125 days of wage employment, strengthens accountability, and addresses MGNREGA deficiencies.
Country's '100% literacy by 2030' goal hits Bihar wall, Pg16
Bihar stalls Centre's ULLAS literacy program, jeopardizing India's 2030 goal of 100% literacy due to implementation issues.
Country's '100% literacy by 2030' goal hits Bihar wall, Pg16
Bihar stalls Centre's ULLAS literacy program, jeopardizing India's 2030 goal of 100% literacy due to implementation issues.
Bank of Japan hikes rates: How it will impact yen carry trade, Indian borrowers, Pg19
Bank of Japan's rate hike to 0.75% threatens yen carry trade, impacting Indian borrowers with potential capital outflows.
Bank of Japan hikes rates: How it will impact yen carry trade, Indian borrowers, Pg19
Bank of Japan's rate hike to 0.75% threatens yen carry trade, impacting Indian borrowers with potential capital outflows.
ByteDance agrees to hand control of TikTok US app to new JV, Pg19
ByteDance relinquishes TikTok US control to a new JV led by Oracle, resolving security concerns and avoiding a ban.
ByteDance agrees to hand control of TikTok US app to new JV, Pg19
ByteDance relinquishes TikTok US control to a new JV led by Oracle, resolving security concerns and avoiding a ban.
China files WTO case against Indian tariffs, Pg19
China challenges India's ICT tariffs and photovoltaic subsidies at WTO, alleging unfair competitive advantage and violation of trade rules.
China files WTO case against Indian tariffs, Pg19
China challenges India's ICT tariffs and photovoltaic subsidies at WTO, alleging unfair competitive advantage and violation of trade rules.
By overriding RTI Act, new law triggers transparency concerns, Pg22
SHANTI Bill overrides RTI Act, raising concerns over transparency in nuclear energy sector by restricting information disclosure and limiting appeals.
By overriding RTI Act, new law triggers transparency concerns, Pg22
SHANTI Bill overrides RTI Act, raising concerns over transparency in nuclear energy sector by restricting information disclosure and limiting appeals.
Behind rupee's weakness against the dollar: trade headwinds, RBI policies, Pg22
Rupee weakens despite strong fundamentals: Trade headwinds, US tariffs, and RBI policies drive currency fluctuations, impacting investor confidence.
Behind rupee's weakness against the dollar: trade headwinds, RBI policies, Pg22
Rupee weakens despite strong fundamentals: Trade headwinds, US tariffs, and RBI policies drive currency fluctuations, impacting investor confidence.
How India is overhauling its nuclear power regime, Pg22
Parliament passes SHANTI Bill 2025, overhauling India's nuclear power regime by allowing private players and revising liability norms.
How India is overhauling its nuclear power regime, Pg22
Parliament passes SHANTI Bill 2025, overhauling India's nuclear power regime by allowing private players and revising liability norms.
Reservation for Agniveers in CAPFs to increase to 50%, Pg1
Government raises Agniveer quota to 50% in CAPFs, amending recruitment rules amid protests and upcoming retirements.
Reservation for Agniveers in CAPFs to increase to 50%, Pg1
Government raises Agniveer quota to 50% in CAPFs, amending recruitment rules amid protests and upcoming retirements.
The significance of a strong defence industrial base, Pg8
India aims for ₹50,000 crore in defence exports by 2029 through simplified procedures and policy continuity.
The significance of a strong defence industrial base, Pg8
India aims for ₹50,000 crore in defence exports by 2029 through simplified procedures and policy continuity.
Do not rush it, Pg8
Election Commission faces scrutiny over voter roll revisions, potential disenfranchisement, and compressed timelines amid Supreme Court intervention.
Do not rush it, Pg8
Election Commission faces scrutiny over voter roll revisions, potential disenfranchisement, and compressed timelines amid Supreme Court intervention.
The long path from wreckage to recovery, Pg9
Cyclone Ditwah devastates Sri Lanka, exacerbating economic crisis and disproportionately impacting marginalized Malaiyaha Tamils; recovery efforts complicated by IMF austerity measures.
The long path from wreckage to recovery, Pg9
Cyclone Ditwah devastates Sri Lanka, exacerbating economic crisis and disproportionately impacting marginalized Malaiyaha Tamils; recovery efforts complicated by IMF austerity measures.
Centre to set up a dedicated body to protect ports, ships, Pg10
Centre to establish Bureau of Port Security (BoPS) for enhanced vessel and port security, modelled after BCAS, under Merchant Shipping Act, 2025.
Centre to set up a dedicated body to protect ports, ships, Pg10
Centre to establish Bureau of Port Security (BoPS) for enhanced vessel and port security, modelled after BCAS, under Merchant Shipping Act, 2025.
Centre plans portal to provide all forest rights services online, Pg10
Centre unveils 'TARANG' portal to streamline Forest Rights Act implementation, digitizing claims, title deeds, and mapping potential forest areas.
Centre plans portal to provide all forest rights services online, Pg10
Centre unveils 'TARANG' portal to streamline Forest Rights Act implementation, digitizing claims, title deeds, and mapping potential forest areas.
ISRO’s launch of U.S. satellite scheduled on December 24, Pg10
ISRO to launch U.S.-built BlueBird communication satellite on December 24 from Sriharikota as part of LVM3-M6 mission.
ISRO’s launch of U.S. satellite scheduled on December 24, Pg10
ISRO to launch U.S.-built BlueBird communication satellite on December 24 from Sriharikota as part of LVM3-M6 mission.
Winter Session concludes with over 100% productivity, Pg11
Winter Session concludes with high productivity; key bills passed, including MGNREGA replacement and FDI in Insurance sector.
Winter Session concludes with over 100% productivity, Pg11
Winter Session concludes with high productivity; key bills passed, including MGNREGA replacement and FDI in Insurance sector.
WHO meet boosts collaboration on global health: PM, Pg12
PM Modi highlights global collaboration in traditional medicine at WHO summit, emphasizing digital technology and knowledge sharing for effective healthcare.
WHO meet boosts collaboration on global health: PM, Pg12
PM Modi highlights global collaboration in traditional medicine at WHO summit, emphasizing digital technology and knowledge sharing for effective healthcare.
Centre revises guidelines to help poor prisoners unable to pay fines, Pg12
Centre overhauls 'Support to Poor Prisoners' scheme with fixed timelines and senior official involvement for effective implementation and reduced prison overcrowding.
Centre revises guidelines to help poor prisoners unable to pay fines, Pg12
Centre overhauls 'Support to Poor Prisoners' scheme with fixed timelines and senior official involvement for effective implementation and reduced prison overcrowding.
Corporates have fundamental duty to protect the ecosystem, asserts SC, Pg12
Supreme Court mandates corporates to include environmental protection in CSR, emphasizing constitutional duty towards ecosystem and endangered species like Great Indian Bustard.
Corporates have fundamental duty to protect the ecosystem, asserts SC, Pg12
Supreme Court mandates corporates to include environmental protection in CSR, emphasizing constitutional duty towards ecosystem and endangered species like Great Indian Bustard.
Child trafficking a deeply disturbing reality, says SC, Pg12
Supreme Court highlights disturbing reality of child trafficking, issues guidelines for courts to protect victims' testimony and rights.
Child trafficking a deeply disturbing reality, says SC, Pg12
Supreme Court highlights disturbing reality of child trafficking, issues guidelines for courts to protect victims' testimony and rights.
Pakistan Deputy PM accuses India of ‘weaponising water’, Pg14
Pakistan accuses India of 'weaponising water' by unnotified releases from Chenab, violating Indus Water Treaty and risking humanitarian crisis.
Pakistan Deputy PM accuses India of ‘weaponising water’, Pg14
Pakistan accuses India of 'weaponising water' by unnotified releases from Chenab, violating Indus Water Treaty and risking humanitarian crisis.
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